Is it safe and useful, laparoscopic peritoneal lavage in the treatment of acute diverticulitis of octogenarian patients? A multicenter retroprospective observational study.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Muscle strength may decline with age differentially in the upper and lower limbs. This information is difficult to capture through a single measure. The present study therefore aimed to characterize the relative changes in handgrip and lower limb muscle strength with aging by expressing them as a ra...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Samuel D,Wilson K,Martin HJ,Allen R,Sayer AA,Stokes M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Impairment in visual-spatial attention can cause difficulties in planning and guiding movements, leading to falls in older adults .The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between visual-spatial attention during movement and the risk of falling in older adults. METHODS:Thirty-s...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Uemura K,Yamada M,Nagai K,Tanaka B,Mori S

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Changes in some rhythmometric parameters have been reported in the elderly as a consequence of both structural and neurochemical changes occurring in the central nervous system. Since alterations of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism are directly involved in several age-related disorders, the aim of t...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Trotti R,Rondanelli M,Cuzzoni G,Ferrari E,d'Eril GM

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Hip and knee replacements have become increasingly common in the older population but the prevalence of these procedures and the potential impact on functioning towards the end of life have not been previously described. The aim of this study was to estimate the rates and distribution of hip and kne...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Melzer D,Guralnik JM,Brock D

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incisional hernia in aged patients represents a challenge even for experienced surgeons. Besides increased risk of complications due to comorbidities, mesh fixation and assuring a sufficient mesh overlap of the defect are the main issues in carrying out the repair. AIMS:In order to assure broader coverage o...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Romano G,Calò PG,Erdas E,Medas F,Gordini L,Podda F,Amato G

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fragility fracture significantly increases risk of future fracture. The fragility fracture cycle should be disrupted. The secondary fracture prevention is important for the patients with fragility hip fracture. The pharmacotherapy for osteoporosis is important for prevention of new fracture. However, many pa...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Wang P,Li Y,Zhuang H,Yu H,Cai S,Xu H,Chen Z,Lin J,Yao X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The relationships between blood pressure (BP) and cognition are complex and are still partly unclear. The impact of history of hypertension, present BP levels, and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) on cognition was investigated in a 10-year follow-up study of an aged population. METHODS:The popula...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Kähönen-Väre M,Brunni-Hakala S,Lindroos M,Pitkala K,Strandberg T,Tilvis R

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint condition and, with a burgeoning ageing population, is due to increase in prevalence. Beyond conventional medical and surgical interventions, there are an increasing number of 'alternative' therapies. These alternative therapies may have a limited evidence base and, for thi...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Fuggle NR,Cooper C,Oreffo ROC,Price AJ,Kaux JF,Maheu E,Cutolo M,Honvo G,Conaghan PG,Berenbaum F,Branco J,Brandi ML,Cortet B,Veronese N,Kurth AA,Matijevic R,Roth R,Pelletier JP,Martel-Pelletier J,Vlaskovska M,Thoma

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity (SO) are associated with adverse health outcomes in older people. Data on sarcopenia- and SO-related mortality are insufficient for hospitalized older people. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between sarcopenia, SO and mortality among hospitaliz...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Atmis V,Yalcin A,Silay K,Ulutas S,Bahsi R,Turgut T,Mut Sürmeli D,Selvi Öztorun H,Yaman S,Çoşarderelioğlu Ç,Aras S,Varli M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The aim of this study was to investigate superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity together with malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in a group of Chinese patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS:Serum SOD activity and MDA levels were analysed in 56 AMD patients with subtypes (early dry, ge...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Jia L,Dong Y,Yang H,Pan X,Fan R,Zhai L

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysfunctional T-cell immunity contributes to susceptibility to infectious disease in the elderly. A characteristic feature of this "immunosenescence" is the predominance of clonal expansions of CD8 cells and decreased diversity of the T-cell antigen receptor repertoire. Lifelong chronic antigenic stress commonly cause...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Pawelec G,Gouttefangeas C

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:In order to investigate the relation between personal functional capacity and the physical housing environment during the aging process, the aim of this study was to give a long-term description of person-environmental fit (P-E fit) problems in terms of housing accessibility and ADL dependence among...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Werngren-Elgström M,Carlsson G,Iwarsson S

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of balance training with somatosensory and neurofeedback training on dynamic and static balance in healthy, elderly adults. The sample group consisted of 45 healthy adults randomly assigned to one of the three test groups: somatosensory, neurofeedback, and a contro...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Azarpaikan A,Taheri Torbati H

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Researchers and policy-makers have recognized that quality of life assessments are essential to better understand the benefits of rehabilitation intervention. The purpose of the study was to examine associations between functional status and satisfaction with community participation for persons with...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Ostir GV,Smith PM,Smith D,Ottenbacher KJ

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence and costs of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Europe represent a substantial problem due to population aging. METHODS:Between 2001 and 2005, Italian hospitalization records were examined to evaluate hospital admissions and costs of AMI in adults aged ≥ 45 and in elderly people ≥ 65 or ≥ 75...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Piscitelli P,Iolascon G,Greco M,Marinelli A,Gimigliano F,Gimigliano R,Gisonni P,Giordano A,Migliore A,Granata M,Tarantino U,Brandi ML,Baggiani A,Distante A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Despite evidence of cognitive impairment and difficulties in performing daily activities among elderly people with major depression, studies implementing objective performance-based evaluation of functional deficits in this patient population are scarce. With the aid of a computerized device we exam...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Rosenblum S,Werner P,Dekel T,Gurevitz I,Heinik J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The aim of this study was to ascertain whether there are gender-related differences in the morphological characteristics of the soleus and tibialis anterior muscles in young adult and old Fischer 344/Brown Norway F1 rats. METHODS:We tested 1) whether there was a gender-related difference between th...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Fox J,Garber P,Hoffman M,Johnson D,Schaefer P,Vien J,Zeaton C,Thompson LV

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osseointegration is a term that refers to the formation of a direct interface between an implant and bone without intervening soft tissue. Cementless femoral fixation in total hip arthroplasty is dependent on mechanical and biological factors that affect implant stability and long-term outcome. Osteoporosis leads to m...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Piarulli G,Rossi A,Zatti G

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological studies of suicide in the elderly indicate that, in the last few decades, there has been a relevant increase in suicide rates in old age in a number of Asian and Latin nations, with an almost parallel decrease in Anglo-Saxon counties. Mental disorders, particularly depression, physical illness, persona...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： De Leo D,Spathonis K

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Significant correlation has been previously demonstrated between radiographic and clinical diagnoses of knee osteoarthritis (OA); however, the specific findings on clinical examination that relate best to a radiographic diagnosis have not been fully elicited. AIMS:We aimed to explore the relationship betwee...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Parsons C,Fuggle NR,Edwards MH,Goulston L,Litwic AE,Jagannath D,van der Pas S,Cooper C,Dennison EM,EPOSA Research Group.

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Poor adherence to medications is a major health concern especially among older subjects. To plan future studies to improve adherence, an epidemiological study, called "Fiesole Misurata", was conducted. The aim of the present paper was to verify the representativeness of the database in evaluating th...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Lapi F,Lucenteforte E,Moschini M,Bonaiuti R,Di Pirro M,Barchielli A,Benemei S,Belladonna M,Nesti N,Coppini R,Taras M,Vannacci A,Ungar A,Mugelli A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:External hip protectors have been shown to have a good preventive effect against hip fractures in many studies. However, these studies were carried out either entirely or mostly among older persons living in institutions. The aim of this study was to investigate whether health nurses can, after brie...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Heikinheimo R,Jalonen-Männikkö A,Asumaniemi H,Lehtomäki E

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) typically occurs in elderly people and some degree of cognitive impairment is usually present. Cognitive reserve (CR) theory was proposed to explain the discrepancy between the degree of brain pathologies and clinical manifestations. We administered a comprehensive neuropsychological battery t...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Ciccarelli N,Monaco MRL,Fusco D,Vetrano DL,Zuccalà G,Bernabei R,Brandi V,Pisciotta MS,Silveri MC

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) is a novel biomarker to predict the prognosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients. AIM:The study aimed to evaluate the in-hospital outcomes of elderly patients with AMI and assessed the prognostic value of PLR on in-hospital adverse events. METHODS:A total o...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Li L,Ma Y,Geng XB,Tan Z,Wang JH,Cui C,Wang HL,Shang XM

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Marital and parental role characteristics are important factors in both men and women's health. Most studies to date have either focused on disease specific outcomes or summary measures of self-reported health rather than using functional tests of performance. The goal of this study is to investigat...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Guralnik JM,Butterworth S,Patel K,Mishra G,Kuh D

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The effect of heavy work-related physical loads (WRPL) on low back pain (LBP) and impaired physical function has been studied extensively in active workers but not in pensioners. METHODS:We compared LBP and physical function in post-menopausal pensioners, divided according to their life-long WRPL i...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Gnudi S,Sitta E,Gnudi F,Pignotti E

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Slow walking speed as one indicator of physical frailty has been found to be associated with deterioration of the health status. Although many reports have shown that exercise training improves motor function, it is unclear whether a group-based and short-term health promotion intervention will improve motor...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Kutsuna T,Hiyama Y,Kusaka S,Kusumoto Y,Tsuchiya J,Umeda M,Takahashi T

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inappropriate prescribing in elderly patients is a widespread health problem. It is associated with increased drug-related problems and health expenditure. AIMS:To determine the prevalence and types of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) prescribed to elderly patients with polypharmacy and the facto...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Mazhar F,Akram S,Malhi SM,Haider N

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Older adults' ever-improving health and changing lifestyles necessitate the development of a scale that can better measure their competence at a higher level. We developed the Japan Science and Technology Agency Index of Competence (JST-IC) via item analysis and assessed its psychometric properties....

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Iwasa H,Masui Y,Inagaki H,Yoshida Y,Shimada H,Otsuka R,Kikuchi K,Nonaka K,Yoshida H,Yoshida H,Suzuki T

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role played by cognitive reserve for the maintenance of numeracy skills in late adulthood is still not sufficiently explored. AIMS:This study mainly investigated whether cognitive reserve (i.e., vocabulary) mediates on the relationship between non-verbal reasoning and addition and multiplication skills ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Mulas I,Ruiu M,Fastame MC

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00